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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.16, 702.22 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.16, 702.22 and 211.66 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.16 : 702.22 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.16/702.22 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.16x = 702.22 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.16x = 148,631.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,631.89/468.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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